Empire Mahogany Shelf Clock by Chauncey Jerome

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Empire Mahogany Shelf Clock by Chauncey Jerome,Bristol, Connecticut, c. 1850,the flat front case with turned rosettes in the corners, glazed front door over the 6 1/4 in. square zinc dial with Roman numerals signed Made by C. Jerome. Bristol. CT. U.S.A., transfer and painted tablet depicting The Maryland State House at Annapolis, printed maker's label inside, thirty-hour weight powered movement with steel back plate and count-wheel strike stamped Warr. by C. Jerome, Bristol, Conn., USA, two iron weights and pendulum, ht. 20 3/4 in.
Estimate $700-900

dial cleaned and relined, old surface on case, lower tablet inpainted and stabilized., replacement hour hand and one wooden case pulley.

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